Welcome to the Valentine’s edition of thought of the week. Considering I wrote a post on Friday about why I hate Valentine’s Day, this might come as a surprise to some of you. Let me explain. I hate the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day and I hate the fact that some people think it’s acceptable to … [Read more…]
Some people would argue a post about improving your relationship is a weird choice for Valentine’s Day. I don’t think it is at all. If you are having some issues, but you know deep down you love each and want to stay together, why not make Valentine’s your relationship New Year’s. Make some promises to … [Read more…]
Is there something you have always wanted to do but never gotten around to doing? It could be anything – calligraphy, photography, knitting, flower arranging, computer programing, learning a new language – literally anything. Are you like me and want to learn something new but never have the time? Or do you put it off because you … [Read more…]
On Wednesday, I talked about interview techniques, today I thought I would share with you some of the most popular interview questions recruiters will ask you and how to answer them. The rule of thumb for answering any interview question is to be honest. Even if that means saying something that you feel isn’t what … [Read more…]
I know, I know, bah humbug and all that, but Valentine’s Day is something I really hate. Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but I really, really dislike it. Firstly, before anyone jumps to any conclusions, I’m not a man-hating misery guts and I don’t hate Valentine’s Day because I’m lonely. Yes, … [Read more…]
If you are trying to find your dream job, you will need a CV and cover letter that stand out from the crowd, a good interview technique and a kick ass elevator pitch. Don’t under estimate the power of an elevator pitch in a job interview. Having a great one can be the difference between a … [Read more…]
As I said in my Ever After review, I’ve managed to catch up with my reading a bit. So today brings the review for In A Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware, the first book from February’s reading list as well. I am determined to get through that full list on time. Wish me luck. In … [Read more…]
Today is the (slightly late as usual) review for Ever After by Kim Harrison, the last book from January’s reading list. I’ve done a little extra reading this week so I have managed to get back on track with it. Ever After by Kim Harrison Blurb from The Back Cover Welcome to the … [Read more…]
So, you’ve found the dream job, sent in a stand out CV and cover letter and now you’ve been invited for an interview. Now it gets tough. Are your interview techniques up to scratch? Read on for my top tips and advice: Firstly, don’t view the interview as a negative thing. It isn’t – it’s … [Read more…]
Following on from yesterday’s post, How to find your dream job, I thought today I would talk about CVs and cover letters. Once you’ve got a list of jobs you want to apply for, it’s time to get down on paper the facts that will make a recruiter want to meet you. Bear in mind … [Read more…]